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Scale Your Insurance Agency | Hosted Daniel Metcalf & Mike Stromsoe

Daniel Metcalf and Mike Stromsoe
Artificial Intelligence
Automation
Leadership
Accountability
Onyx
Independent Insurance Agencies
Retention
Independent Insurance Agency
Insurance Agencies
Clarity
Technology In Insurance
Generative AI
Premium Lock
Linqura
Onyx Operating System
Predictive Analytics
Fragmentation
Scaling Insurance Agencies
Scale Your Insurance Agency
Agency Leadership

Scale Your Insurance Agency Podcast is the executive-level show for independent insurance agency owners who are done with fragmented systems, inconsistent producer performance, and being the “glue” holding everything together. Each episode delivers straight, operator-grade insight on how top agencies create predictable growth by installing a unified operating system across leadership, sales, and a... more

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Many insurance agency owners focus on growing revenue, but revenue alone does not create financial health. Denise Nelson joins Mike Stromsoe to unpack the critical numbers agency owners should be tracking if they want to improve profitability, streng... more

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Automation is changing the insurance industry, but technology alone will not create a scalable agency. Daniel Metcalf and Mike Stromsoe explore what agency owners must do to prepare their teams, leadership, and culture for an AI-enabled future. They ... more

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Automation and artificial intelligence do not solve overwhelm inside an insurance agency. Clear direction, defined priorities, documented workflows, and strong leadership do. Daniel Metcalf and Mike Stromsoe explore why many agency teams feel overwhe... more

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Automation alone does not create a scalable insurance agency. Clear leadership, documented workflows, and behavior-driven systems are what make automation actually work. Daniel Metcalf and Mike Stromsoe break down why many agencies struggle to adopt ... more

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Natty Lewis
Leadership coach for Elsa's coaching arm, focusing on EQ and organizational culture
Elsa (Executive coaching/leadership coaching)
Episode: Episode 318: Leading When You Are The Bottleneck with Natty Lewis
Jesse Parenti
Niche specialist sales leader within Onyx
Onyx Agency Operating System / Elsa
Episode: Episode 314: Why Generalists Fail in Insurance: The Power of Niche Specialization
Dominic Piccirillo
Founder of Elevate Teams, former agency owner
Elevate Teams
Episode: Episode 312: Win Win Win with Elevate Teams with Dominic Piccirillo
Justin Goodman
Co-founder of Total CSR
Total CSR
Episode: Episode 306: D’s Get The Greens with Justin Goodman of Total CSR
Jordan Goodman
Co-founder of Total CSR
Total CSR
Episode: Episode 306: D’s Get The Greens with Justin Goodman of Total CSR
Ashton Danger-Zvok
Team member at Total CSR
Total CSR
Episode: Episode 306: D’s Get The Greens with Justin Goodman of Total CSR
Dylan DiMarchi
Co-founder and CEO of Eventual, behind Premium Lock
Eventual / Premium Lock
Episode: Episode 304: Price Guarantee for Insurance Premiums Using Data and Tech with Dylan DiMarchi
Ashley Harwood
Author, national speaker, and coach specializing in introverts in business
Move Over Extroverts (book) and coaching programs
Episode: Episode 302: Unleash Your Team’s Secret Weapon to Scale Your Business with Ashley Harwood
Joel McKinley
Director of AFY at UPP
UPP
Episode: Episode 301: How Your Team Takes Ownership For Their Agency Role with Joel McKinley

Hosts

Daniel Metcalf
Co-host/Host of Scale Your Insurance Agency Podcast; ONYX-focused operator framework; focuses on leadership, automation, and scaling for independent agencies.
Mike Stromsoe
Host and co-host; central figure in driving scale-focused discussions and practical strategies for agencies.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • A Must Listen for Any Growth Minded Agency Owner

    Mike Stromsoe is a highly successful agency owner who generously shares his wisdom on this podcast series. He is an expert interviewer who brings on guests with valuable insights for others. I was delighted to be one of his guests as I knew we would have a valuable and collaborative discussion. Any agency owner who is looking to grow their business and recognizes the value of learning as a way to do so should subscribe to this podcast, make copious notes, and take unstoppable action. An... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anthea iTunes
    Canada4 years ago
  • Highly Recommend

    I have recommended this podcast to everyone I know!! Mike Stromsoe & weekly guests provide so much knowledge and encouragement for an independent insurance agency! I am always looking forward to the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Claire-Le2
    United States4 years ago
  • Fabulous Content!

    Mike is such a wealth of information, I love listening to him and have learned a ton from him!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michelle Abraham
    Canada6 years ago

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Episode 297: Easier Money in Your Bank Account with Ray Huang of Canopy Connect
Q: What is Canopy Connect and how does it fit into the quoting process?
Canopy Connect is a data-sharing platform that lets clients securely log in to share current policy information from their carriers. It streamlines intake, feeds rich data into the agent's systems, and supports a more informed, consultative quote process rather than a back-and-forth data gathering exercise.
Episode 300: Lead Your People to Greatness and More Money with Natty Lewis
Q: How can leaders sustain these changes after your engagement?
Leaders should know their team deeply—what motivates them, what lights them up—and keep ensuring the organization's culture supports those emotions. Regularly check in on how the team feels, provide tools to manage emotions, and create spaces that reinforce the desired identity (e.g., 'unstoppable giver of service').
Episode 300: Lead Your People to Greatness and More Money with Natty Lewis
Q: What common challenges do you see with agency teams, and how do you address them?
The main issue is the gap between the identity employees hold (e.g., CSR) and the bigger role they can play in serving customers. By reframing job titles, clarifying the bigger purpose, and teaching emotional intelligence, leaders help teams see themselves as problem solvers who connect with customers on a human level, which improves retention and revenue.
Episode 304: Price Guarantee for Insurance Premiums Using Data and Tech with Dylan DiMarchi
Q: From an AI/automation standpoint, how does the system integrate with carrier systems or agency management systems?
The product is distributed through independent agents with plans to enable one-click quoting and deeper integrations across agency platforms, aiming to streamline data exchange between insurers, reinsurers, and the Premium Lock predictions to keep the workflow fast and seamless.
Episode 304: Price Guarantee for Insurance Premiums Using Data and Tech with Dylan DiMarchi
Q: So let's dig into that a little bit. Unpack what is Premium Lock a little bit more. How does it do that? Why does it exist?
Premium Lock provides a multi-year price guarantee by forecasting future insurance prices for each address and carriers, then reimbursing customers if actual prices exceed the forecast. It helps agents differentiate, improve retention, and offer homeowners stability against rising rates without replacing carriers.

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What is Scale Your Insurance Agency about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, operator-focused show for independent insurance agency leaders chasing predictable growth through a unified operating system. Episodes emphasize leadership alignment, AI and automation, retention, cross-sell, and designing scalable workflows that reduce owner bottlenecks. Noteworthy traits include a bias toward actionable frameworks, real-world anecdotes, and a consistent emphasis on moving from hero-doer culture to system-driven orchestration. The format often features two hosts discussing concrete strategies, dashboards, and playbooks tailored for agencies in the $3M–$10M+ revenue band, with a emphasis on measurable improvements and sustainable implementation.

Potential listeners should find value if they want to reduce fric... more

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5. Jordan Goodman
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